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Y49 HWJ

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,961 mi
Last recorded128,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 HWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 128,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 125,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 117,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

damage to body and bumper

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to n/s

Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,018 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to n/s of car

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,014 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake hoses insecure

damage to n/s of car

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,285 miles

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,057 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake high

nearside and offside rear trailing arm. front bushs splitting

Fail 3 Jun 2009 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake high

nearside and offside rear trailing arm. front bushs splitting

Pass 29 May 2008 74,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,478 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 71,478 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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Y49 HWJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y49 HWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y49 HWJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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